I knew this weekend would be a challenge, in more ways than one, but I managed to make it through, and I'm STILL down 4# from when I started. This week is a super special one because I'm home from work today (Monday), so I have time to do stuff at home! Don't worry - I have a list of stuff to keep me busy all day today, and the jury is out on whether there is derby practice tonight. If not tonight, then I will go Thursday for sure. Our first bout is in two weeks, and I need to get more skate time in before then. Get my "land legs", or in this case "track legs" back after off-season.
I did get this week's menus through Friday done, and made it to the grocery store, but I still have a couple of things I need to get today, so I can fully prep for this week.
First, I found Almond Flour at my Publix grocery, but it was $12.99!! Now, I'm fully aware that eating well cost more than eating poorly, but I figured since I paid $5.99 for the Coconut Flour, the Almond Flour would be around the same price. WRONG. I did print a $1.00 coupon from the Bob's Website, but I got home, and did some research and found that I can get it at my nearest Target for $9.79, then, dollar off coupon, and my 5% Red Card discount, and that puts me at $8.35. That's a savings of $4.64. I call that a win.
Next, I'm on a mission to find Arrowroot Powder. I thought it would be with the Bob's Red Mill stuff, but, alas, I couldn't find it. After researching the Almond Flour online, I did the same for Arrowroot and it turns out you find it with the spices! Durf. Lesson learned.
One of my fun things for today, after I get the appropriate supplies, is to make Paleo Tortillas. I've been using the heck out of my Coconut Flour, but I was wondering if I would get a better result, especially from "baked"/pastry items if I used Almond. So, I'm going to give tortillas a shot today for enchiladas on Thursday.
Yesterday I went to the movies with my friend. I ended up sharing a large popcorn with her, no butter. I know it wasn't my smartest move, but I also felt like I deserved a treat. It was worth it. Though, I have to say, my left hand, middle finger, broke out in a rash last night, and I couldn't help but wonder if it was due to "feeding" the candida. I took my Zyrtec a little early last night, and applied a coating of cocoa butter before bed, and it's not itchy anymore, just sore from the feelings last night. So weird.
As far as Menu for yesterday, I really just ate leftovers and seeds/nuts to snack on. I put together the entire plan for last week here, so you can see what Sunday was like for me. You'll see I'm finishing off the chili today for lunch. I hope you can make your leftovers go as far as we apparently can!
A note about salsa: I stood in the "Ethnic" aisle at the grocery store for 10 minutes looking for a salsa that doesn't include vinegar. That's nuts, right? I think I'm going to challenge myself to make a homemade, vinegar-free salsa recipe that holds up. In the meantime, the Herdez Salsa I found does not contain vinegar. It DOES contain Citric Acid, which is also not allowed on the Candida diet. I'm going to pick my battles and again, rely on my supplements to counteract any negative issues with the citric acid in the salsa, of which I'll use about 1 TBSP. I think I can allow myself this small joy.
I'm also excited for Dinner tonight, though I'm hoping not to be let down. No Spoilers. Keep reading
Here's what's up for today (which I need to get a jump on!):
Breakfast: 2 Scrambled Eggs with Diced Tomato - This has become a favorite
Lunch: Chili Salad - Chili over Lettuce, with NO-VINEGAR SALSA
- Use Coconut Milk instead of heavy cream
- NO GOAT CHEESE DIP! But you knew that, right?
One week down, and three to go! And this all ends in our epic Valentine's Day Weekend! YAY!
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